denial is a horrible thing, shame is a terrible burden to bear

saying that the term "redskins" isn't offensive
is like saying being hit by a truck shouldn't hurt
if the driver wasn't intentionally trying to run you over.

besides, you already know what people think about that
and you choose not to listen,
which would be the definition of the word hater.

to invalidate anyone's feelings is dehumanizing,
not just to the victims of such abuse, but to everyone.

standard response, "we don't care!"
and that right there is the problem nobody is talking about.

October 27, 2014